Literary
Groups/Publications
There have been a number of literary groups that have existed
since the conception of this school in 1903. The purpose of these
groups has basically remained the same throughout time, with the
emphasis being on providing an outlet for creative and reportive
writing. Following is a compilation of the literary groups that
have existed on this campus.
- The Salmagundi - The Salmagundi began
as a small school journal in 1909. This journal was
published each semester, with emphasis being placed on
student reporting of school activities and on student
creative writing, such as poetry. In 1928 the Salmagundi
was first published as a full yearbook. From that
time on, the Salmagundi was the name of the
school yearbook, with one issue published per year. For
three years in the 1980's, the school yearbook name was
changed. In 1985, 1986, and 1987 the school yearbook was
called the Northstar.
- The Northern Lights - The Northern Lights,
a school newspaper, began in 1942. As a newspaper, this
publication focused on the reporting of school events,
activities, and general issues related to the running and
functioning of the school.
- Rhetorica - The Rhetorica, a
publication that focused on student work, such as written
pieces (poems and short stories) and artwork, began in
1968 under the direction of faculty advisor Dr. Nan
Amodeo. One publication was put out each semester. In
1972, with a new faculty advisor, Dr. Kenneth Taylor,
the name of this literary publication was
changed to the Compost.
This publication underwent more changes in its name in
the years to follow. In 1977 it was called Seeds,
and in 1978 it was renamed again to Pandora's
Book. In 1980, the name changed to
Foxtail. The name of this
publication remained Foxtail
until its final issue in 1992.
- University Times - The University Times began
in 1984 as a school newspaper that was to be written and
put together by the students. To this day, the University
Times remains a school newspaper, and has been
recognized as among the best for small schools.
- The Image - The first record of The
Image, a school events calendar, is from 1976;
however, that was a volume six edition. The Image
continues to be produced to this day.
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